War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji and starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani, hit theatres today on 14 August 2025 as part of the YRF Spy Universe. Mounted on a massive budget and positioned as one of the year’s biggest event films, it was expected to open strong across India.
With a reported budget of ₹400 crore, it is among the most expensive Indian films ever made. Featuring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR in his Hindi debut, and Kiara Advani, expectations were sky-high, especially after massive pre‑release marketing and earlier blockbusters like War and Pathaan from Spy Universe.
War 2 Crosses 160 Crore In Two Days
On its opening day, the Hindi net collections of War 2 were Rs 29 crore (Rs 35 crore gross). The Telugu version contributed Rs 26 crore gross, the Tamil version added Rs 25 lakh, and overseas collections were USD 2.35 million (Rs 20.25 crore), resulting in a global opening of Rs 81 crore.
On the second day, the Hindi version saw a surge, collecting Rs 45 crore (Rs 54 crore gross). However, the Telugu version’s collections dropped significantly despite the national holiday, contributing only Rs 13.50 crore. The Tamil version saw slight growth, adding Rs 40 lakh, while overseas collections were below par at USD 1.4 million (Rs 12.10 crore), totaling Rs 80 crore globally for day two.
War 2 outperformed Coolie in the Telugu states on the opening day, but Coolie had a stronger second day. Despite mixed word of mouth for Coolie, it resonated more with Telugu audiences than War 2. In Ceeded, considered a stronghold for Jr NTR, War 2 had a significant lead over Coolie on day one but fell behind on Friday.
Current trends suggest that the Telugu version of War 2 won’t sustain beyond the extended weekend. The rights for the Telugu version were acquired at an exorbitant price, and the distributor is likely to face losses exceeding 50 percent. Renegotiations are expected to mitigate the potentially catastrophic financial impact.
War 2 Heading For 300 Crore Weekend
The two-day global total for War 2 stands at Rs 161 crore. The film is experiencing a significant drop on Saturday, with Sunday expected to follow a similar trend. The weekend is projected to reach around Rs 300 crore. Critically, the word of mouth is not favorable, as evidenced by the underwhelming performance. It is almost certain that the weekday trend will be weak, with the film likely to close at Rs 400–425 crore worldwide.
The Road Ahead For War 2
The next two days will be critical for War 2. With the Independence Day holiday and a weekend ahead, there is still room for the film to pick up momentum. However, the below par start means it will need a strong surge in collections to meet expectations and sustain beyond the first week.
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